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Finnish Police Dismiss Sabotage in Data Cable Damage Incident

Finnish police confirm no criminal activity suspected after damage to internet data cables linking Finland and Sweden, attributed to excavation work.

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Updated: Dec 3rd, 2024, 10:11 AM ET

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Finnish police state there is no suspicion of criminal activity regarding the recent damage to two data cables connecting Finland and Sweden. The cables were damaged by excavation work, causing outages for thousands of residents. GlobalConnect reported that repairs were completed swiftly. The incident comes amid heightened concerns regarding the safety of undersea cables following previous cable breaches in the Baltic Sea, leading to suspicions of potential sabotage. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incidences.

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